How to pronounce girdle
Say it like GUR-dul. Girdle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR).
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- GUR
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Girdle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of girdle
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GUR-dul.
What does girdle mean?
- That which girds, encircles, or encloses; a circumference.“the girdle of the world”
- A belt or sash at the waist, often used to support stockings or hosiery.
- A garment used to hold the abdomen, hips, buttocks, and/or thighs in a particular shape.
- Alternative form of griddle.
- To gird, encircle, or constrain by such means.
- To kill or stunt a tree by removing or inverting a ring of bark.
Words that rhyme with girdle
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Questions about saying girdle
How do you pronounce girdle?
Say GUR-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɝdəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡɜːdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in girdle?
Girdle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR). Broken into parts: GUR · dul.
Is girdle pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡɜːdəl/ (GUR-dul).